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Born March 17, 1777 • Calvert • Maryland
Died October 12, 1864 (aged 87) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office supreme court (1836-1864), United States • Supreme Court of the United States (1836-1864), United States • attorney general (1831-1833), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party • Federalist Party
Role In Ableman v. Booth • Bank War • Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge • Dred Scott decision • Ex Parte Merryman

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